Cheap and Modern Decorating

Home design doesn't have to be expensive.

If you want to decorate your home in a modern style, it doesn't necessarily mean that your wallet has to feel the strain. Achieving a modern look cheaply is possible with a little know-how.

Inspiration

When trying to decide upon what kind of modern look to use in your home, get inspiration from modern decorating websites such as Design Sponge or various design blogs on Tumblr. You may also look at more upscale decorating websites in order to see what styles you like that can be duplicated in a cheaper but similar version.

Shopping

Finding interesting and cheap pieces can be as simple as a trip to a local thrift store. Use vintage thrift-store finds in a modern way to give your home its own special style. You may also look to lower-budget stores such as IKEA, which offers a variety of inexpensive modern decorations.

Upcycling

You may not even need to go shopping in order to decorate your home. "Upcycling" refers to re-purposing objects into a new use, a form of decorating that is popular and gives your home a modern feel. One suggestion from the website Real Simple is to use old wineglasses as candle holders. Fill the glasses with a base of sand or pebbles and add votive candles. Or create your own art work by arranging paint samples in a frame.

References

• Real Simple: Decorate on the Cheap with Everyday Items
• Apartment Living: Cheap and Easy Decorating Tips for the Kitchen